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Holiday gathering: The League of United Latin American Citizens is holding a Christmas potluck and toy drive on Friday.

The event, hosted by District 2 of the organization, takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Orange County LULAC Foundation, 11277 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 101-A, Garden Grove.

Bring a favorite dish, side dish or dessert, and an unwrapped toy for a needy child. The foundation is also holding a toy drive.

For information, contact Gil Flores at 714-803-6362 or flrgil@sbcglobal.net, or Benny Diaz at 714-357-4328 or bennydiaz@sbcglobal.net.

Toys wanted: KidWorks, which serves children in need in Santa Ana, is seeking donations of toys and gifts for 400 children the nonprofit is working with this holiday season.

Some of the ways people can help include hosting a toy drive, through Monday. For fliers and information, contact Lisa Gels at lisa@kidworksonline.org.

You can also donate toys and gift cards. You can drop off your gifts Friday, Monday or Tuesday at the Dan Donahue Center, 1902 W. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana.

For information about KidWorks, see
kidworksonline.org or call 714-834-9400.

Scholarships: The National Hispanic Business Women Association is accepting applications for its 2013 scholarships.

The association has awarded 108 educational scholarships to deserving students since the program began.

Applicants must be students with permanent residence in Orange County, attending or planning to attend any accredited college in the United States. They should also demonstrate a record of service to the Latino community. Deadline to apply is March 23.

For information and applications, see
nationalhbwa.com.

– Ron Gonzales

rgonzales@ocregister.com

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